Black Box Video to VGA Converter User manual

FEBRUARY 2000
AC328A
Video to VGA Portable
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FCC AND IC STATEMENTS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or telephone
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.

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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power
cords are required to connect this device to a personal
computer or other Class B certified device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM STATEMENT
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones
de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,
sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por
los orificios de ventilación.

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10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo
del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que
no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de
las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo
no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no
sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro
del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio
en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Minimum System Requirements: VESA VGA compatible
monitor, speaker with 4 ohms impedance, video input
device (such as a VCR, camcorder, laser-disc player,
DVD, etc.); no specific PC system required
Compliance: FCC Part 15 Class B, CE
Size: 1.2"H x 2.2"W x 3.7"D (3 x 5.5 x 9.5 cm)
Weight : 0.25 lb. (0.1 kg)

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2. Introduction
2.1 Description
The VGA to Video Portable can turn any VGA monitor
into a video monitor with remote switching capability.
This converter is ideal for any situation (for example,
home computing, educational equipment, or profes-
sional presentation equipment) where video capability
is required on a VGA monitor.
The VGA to Video Portable converts any video signal
into a non-interlaced VGA signal for CRT or LCD
monitors. Just plug a VCR, DVD, camcorder, or any
other video device into the VGA to Video Portable and
connect to a VGA monitor. A credit-card-sized remote
control provides switching between the composite
source, the S-video source, and the adapter (via VGA
input). No software installation is necessary.
Minimum system requirements are a VESA VGA
compatible monitor, a speaker with 4 ohms impedance,
and a video input device (such as a VCR, camcorder,
laser-disc player, DVD, etc.). No specific PC system is
required.

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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
Additional features include:
• Superior video quality.
• Supports composite video, S-Video,
and VGA input.
• On-screen display (OSD) function.
• Outputs to VGA monitor.
• Supports all video standards: PAL BGHI/NTSC M,
NTSC4.43 (50 Hz)/PAL4.43 (60 Hz), PAL
N/NTSC4.43 (60 Hz), NTSC N/PAL M, and
SECAM video systems.
• Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Hue control.
• 0.6W (8-ohm) stereo power amplifier for LINE IN.
• Small, portable size.

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2.2 Package Contents
Listed below is everything you should have received
when you ordered the VGA to Video Portable. If any of
these items are missing, please call us at 724-746-5500.
• (1) VGA to Video Portable
• (1) Remote controller
• (1) 1-ft. (0.3-m) VGA cable, male/male
• (1) 9-ft. (2.7-m) S-Video cable
• (1) 9-ft. (2.7-m) composite cable
• (1) AC adapter (6V, 300 mA)
• This users’ manual

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CHAPTER 3: Installation
3. Installation
Refer to the illustration below before you install the
VGA to Video Portable. Following the illustration is a
description of each connector (and what it connects to)
and button.
VIDEO IN: Connect to the video source’s (VCR, V8,
or TV game, for example) VIDEO OUT.
S-VIDEO IN: Connect to the video source’s S-VIDEO
OUT.
RCA
VCR, laser-disc
player, etc.
VGA OUT
VGA IN VIDEO OUTS-VIDEO IN
LIN IN
SPK
DC IN
PC
Video Cable
AC Adapter
VGA Cable
Audio Cable
VGA
Monitor
Speaker

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VGA IN: Connect to a VGA card with the
supplied VGA cable.
VGA OUT: Connect to your original VGA monitor.
LINE IN: Stereo audio signal input. Connect to
your audio source’s (VCR, V8, or TV
game, for example) AUDIO OUT.
SPK: Stereo power amplifier output. Connect
to a speaker with 4 to 8 ohms
impedance.
DC IN: Connect to the supplied AC adapter.
PC/AV: Input-source selection button. Switch
between VGA IN, VIDEO IN, and
S-VIDEO IN.
IR: Infrared input of remote controller.

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CHAPTER 4: Operation
4. Operation
Once you’ve made all the connections in Chapter 3, you
can use the remote control to switch input sources and
adjust picture quality.
RECALLSYSTEMHUE
COLORCONT.BRITE.
LEVEL
OSDSVIDEOVIDEOPC

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PC: Switch to VGA IN.
VIDEO: Switch to VIDEO IN.
SVIDEO: Switch to S-VIDEO IN.
OSD: On-screen display button. Displays input
signal status.
BRITE.: Brightness adjustment. Press this
button, then press “+” or “-” to increase
or decrease the brightness level.
CONT.: Contrast adjustment. Press this button,
then press “+” or “-” to increase or
decrease the contrast level.
COLOR: Color adjustment. Press this button,
then press “+” or “-” to increase or
decrease the color level.
HUE: Hue adjustment. Press this button, then
press “+” or “-” to increase or decrease
the hue level.

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CHAPTER 4: Operation
SYSTEM: Video system selection button. Press this
button to select PAL BGHI/NTSC M,
NTSC4.43 (50 Hz)/PAL4.43 (60 Hz),
PAL N/NTSC4.43 (60 Hz), NTSC
N/PAL M, or SECAM/PAL4.43 (60 Hz).
RECALL: Reset the brightness, contrast, color,
and hue to factory-default settings.

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